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SIMPLE WAYS TO SNEAK IN FITNESS

Heading into the holiday season is one the busiest times of the year. Between decorating, parties, traveling, baking, and shopping, there’s not much time for exercise. And this is the season when you need it the most. It can help you beat stress, boost energy, and burn off all those yummy holiday treats. Every step counts. Make being active a personal priority.

Make a plan to get a head start on your fitness goals this holiday season. Here are a few ways to fit in fitness:

• Move more. Stretch. Park farther away. Get outside.Leave your workspace for lunch and breaks. Standor use the stairs, if able. Deep clean or organize yourworkspace and/or home. Basically, anytime there’s achance to move, take it.

• Make it social. Start a walking group. Join a groupfitness class. Connect with friends and hold each otheraccountable using fitness apps and devices. Keepyour dog, or your neighbor’s dog, happy with a walk.Catch up with an old friend or family member byrunning errands together.

• Break it up. If you don’t have time to exercise for 30minutes, split it up into two 15-minute sessions, three10-minute bouts, or even ten 3-minute breaks. The keyis to try to schedule time in your day that works for you.

• Make fitness fun. Challenge yourself to find ways tospice up your routine. Plan a trip to an amusementpark. Move to your favorite music. Play games thatget you active.

• Flyer (PDF): Keep exercise on your to-do list• Flyer (PDF): Getting fit may be easier than

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• Visit the UCI Anteater Recreation Center oncampus for a 2 week free trial

• Join Step Up UCI, UCI’s physical activityincentive program for employees

• Try a Fit Squad fitness class at multiple UCIlocations

• Join a guided Wellness Wednesday Walkon campus

• Explore resources to help you move moreat UCI

• Get Moving, An Introduction To Exercise